Limestone University: Review & Facts

Overall Rating:Overall Ranking - FairQuality:Education Quality Rating - ExcellentSafety:Capmus Safety Rating - PoorCosts:Tuition & Fees Cost Rating - Below Average
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Limestone University is a small four-year, private not-for-profit school with 1,945 students enrolled. This college was founded in 1845 and is the only school located in Gaffney, South Carolina.

Academic Offerings



Majors
Offered
43
Fair
At Limestone University you can earn your associate's degree, bachelor's degree, or master's degree.

Limestone University deploys a semester-based curriculum calendar system and offers choices in 43 majors. The most popular concentrations are Management, Business, Social Work, General Studies, and Computer Science. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings compared to other schools.

It is important to know student retention and graduation rates before you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are typically a good sign. However, if you plan to transfer or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

Student Retention
62%
Fair
The student retention rate at Limestone University is relatively low at 62% (close to South Carolina average). Taking this statistic into consideration, it seems that students somewhat enjoy their stay at this school.

The graduation rate at Limestone University is low: 40%.

Student to faculty ratio at Limestone University is pretty good, 13:1. Learn more information about faculty and instruction at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans



Tuition and fees per year
$26,300
High
Average tuition costs are very high - about $25,200 a year. The additional fees at Limestone University not covered by tuition are about $1,100; which comes to $26,300 a year.

Read the details about Limestone University additional charges as well as availability of loans and likelihood of repaying them upon graduation in the Tuition & Loans report for this college.

Admissions Information



Acceptance
Rate
68%
Doable
According to government data, 2,179 applications were submitted and 1,488 were accepted, so it is relatively easy to be accepted at this school.

This school might accept dual credits and advanced placement credits at entry.

Read more about admissions as well applicants' SAT and ACT test scores at Limestone University in the Admissions and Tests report for this school.

Opportunities and Services



Dormatory
Annual Price
$5,700
Medium
Limestone University provides a distance education program and evening/weekend study opportunity, which is a solid option for those who work full-time.

There are options for on-campus part-time employment at Limestone University, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses. Additionally, this school helps students to evaluate their career options and find a full-time job upon graduation.

Safety
Grade
D+
Unsafe
Limestone University offers on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates about 900 students, which provides a reasonable on-campus housing option. The room price is reasonable: nearly $5,700 per academic year.

Army ROTC programs are available at Limestone University. Reserve Officers' Training Corps commissioning programs typically imply elective classes in addition to required college curriculum, possible funding for your tuition, and an obligation to serve upon graduation.

ROTC
Available
Yes
It is important to keep in mind that enrolling in a ROTC course does not commit you to serve unless you have obtained a ROTC scholarship, grant, or any other funding.

Based on the college crime information, Limestone University seems to be a relatively dangerous school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

Limestone University Location and Maps



Post Address: Limestone University, 1115 College Drive, Gaffney, South Carolina 29340-3799, USA
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